Etendeka a fabulous stay in the wilds

Loved everything - the journey in and out of the camp, our simple but effective accommodation, the food - which included two of the best puddings of the holiday, the general atmosphere and of course the guides.

The walk with Bonnie was interesting, but constrained by others on the walk. The location and scenery would take some beating. What a place!

Etendeka Mountain Camp review

The one error on our itinerary was that the pick up point for Entendeka is now at Palmwag Lodge not as given in our notes.

However, the camp and staff were superb. Dennis was an excellent host and Bonny an excellent guide with his knowledge of the local area. All the staff were excellent as was the food. Dennis has a telescope set up and we twice had the opportunity to share his knowledge of the night sky. The guided walks were very good with the fascinating geology of the area and evidence of wildlife.

On the game drives we saw elephants (distant), lions (closer), as well several giraffes and lots of mountain zebras and various antelopes.

We apologised for the mistake in our description of Etendeka Camp's pick up point. This feedback prompted us to swiftly check on the changed location, and to update our notes for future travellers.

Mr C. B and family - from St Albans

Arrived on: 17-Aug-2014 Stayed for: 2 nights

Overall:

Excellent

Location:

Excellent

Rooms:

Excellent

Service:

Excellent

Food:

Excellent

Activities:

Excellent

Facilities:

Excellent

Beautiful experience at Etendeka

This was the highlight of the trip. On the way to the camp we saw loads of animals which gave us a taste of what was to come.The staff were so helpful and friendly, the atmosphere relaxed. Dennis the host gave a stargazing session at evening meal. Brilliant.Bonnie the guide was superb: knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He took us on the most fascinating morning hill walk, stopping all the way to explain flora and fauna a geology. Then a truck safari in the afternoon.We loved our tents with the outdoor bucket shower. We got woken up in the morning by a herd of zebra outside the flap. Magic!Meals delicious................ Overall an unbelievable experience

Etendeka Mountain Camp review

This is such a special experience in a wonderful location with wonderful staff.

Dennis and Bonnie were the most fantastic hosts and we felt privileged to have been able to experience such a unique place with them. Everything was vey well planned, stunning lodge and lovely rooms overlooking Damaraland, all the food was beautifully prepared and vegetarians well catered for. The morning guided walk and evening game drive were very interesting.

Etendeka Mountain Camp is splendid

Another amazing place, this time in the middle of nowhere - it is hard to imagine anywhere much further away from "civilisation". The drive in is an experience in itself - good wild life, great scenery.

Dennis set up his telescope and let all visitors see Saturn, rings, moon and all - small but much more exciting than seeing it on TV.

Fantastic wilderness camp at Etendeka

This was a two night stay to permit a bush walk and game drive. Boni and Denis were very friendly and knowledgeable and the landscape fascinating. We saw a lot of game - mountain zebra, giraffes and were very lucky to see a group of desert adapted elephants with young.

We also had an astronomy lesson and looked at the stars through Denis's telescope

Etendeka

Excellent plus for all categories. We loved it here. Absolutely fascinating.

Dennis and his colleagues were so knowledgable and hospitable. Again, we enjoyed eating with everyone together. Wonderful scenery, wildlife . Wonderful morning walk and evening game drive. We could happily have stayed longer. We loved the way the camp was set up. Food was excellent.

We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.